Hydrosphere and the water cycle Flashcards

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Evapouration

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Liquid – gas
When water is heated it becomes a gas

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Condensation

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Gas – liquid
When gas is cooled it becomes a liquid

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Precipitation

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Occurs when so much water has condensed, the air can no longer hold it
results in rain, snow, ect.

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Infiltration

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Water soaks into the ground and is collected in layer of rock, sand or gravel.
The groundwater will eventually seep into rivers

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Human Impact on the hydrosphere and the water cycle

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Concrete roads and buildings have increased the rate of surface water run-off

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